Bentley
R Type
1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Specifications
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) |
Figures taken from an established dealer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
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